Margaret and the Moon

Illustrated by Lucy Knisley
$6.99 US
RH Childrens Books | Knopf Books for Young Readers
On sale May 16, 2017 | 9780399551871
Age 4-8 years
Reading Level: Lexile 630L | Fountas & Pinnell O
Sales rights: World
A true story from one of the Women of NASA!

Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She knew how many miles it was to the moon (and how many back). She loved studying algebra and geometry and calculus and using math to solve problems in the outside world.

Soon math led her to MIT and then to helping NASA put a man on the moon! She handwrote code that would allow the spacecraft’s computer to solve any problems it might encounter. Apollo 8. Apollo 9. Apollo 10. Apollo 11. Without her code, none of those missions could have been completed.
 
Dean Robbins and Lucy Knisley deliver a lovely portrayal of a pioneer in her field who never stopped reaching for the stars.
  • SELECTION | 2018
    CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers
  • SELECTION | 2018
    National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children
"A superb introduction to the life of one girl whose dreams were out-of-this-world."—Kirkus Reviews starred review

"As the contributions of women in STEM fields gain increased attention and appreciation, Robbins and Knisley deliver an inspiring tribute to a true innovator."—Publishers Weekly starred review

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About

A true story from one of the Women of NASA!

Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She knew how many miles it was to the moon (and how many back). She loved studying algebra and geometry and calculus and using math to solve problems in the outside world.

Soon math led her to MIT and then to helping NASA put a man on the moon! She handwrote code that would allow the spacecraft’s computer to solve any problems it might encounter. Apollo 8. Apollo 9. Apollo 10. Apollo 11. Without her code, none of those missions could have been completed.
 
Dean Robbins and Lucy Knisley deliver a lovely portrayal of a pioneer in her field who never stopped reaching for the stars.

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2018
    CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young Readers
  • SELECTION | 2018
    National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children

Praise

"A superb introduction to the life of one girl whose dreams were out-of-this-world."—Kirkus Reviews starred review

"As the contributions of women in STEM fields gain increased attention and appreciation, Robbins and Knisley deliver an inspiring tribute to a true innovator."—Publishers Weekly starred review

Guides

Educator Guide for Margaret and the Moon

Classroom-based guides appropriate for schools and colleges provide pre-reading and classroom activities, discussion questions connected to the curriculum, further reading, and resources.

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Classroom Activities for Margaret and the Moon

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

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Discussion Guide for Margaret and the Moon

Provides questions, discussion topics, suggested reading lists, introductions and/or author Q&As, which are intended to enhance reading groups’ experiences.

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